Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore was the standout bowler for Gujarat Titans (GT) in their IPL 2025 opener against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Despite PBKS posting their highest-ever first-innings total (243/5), Sai Kishore delivered a stellar performance, finishing with figures of 3/30—the only GT bowler with an economy rate under 10.

Crucial Wickets in a High-Scoring Match

With PBKS dominating, Sai Kishore turned the tide by dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai and Glenn Maxwell on consecutive deliveries. Later, he removed Marcus Stoinis, preventing further damage. He ended his spell with an impressive economy of 7.50, while every other GT bowler conceded over 10 runs per over.

Sai Kishore’s IPL Journey

Debuting for GT in 2022, Sai Kishore played a key role in their title-winning campaign by taking six wickets. In IPL 2024, he became the first Indian spinner to claim a four-wicket haul for GT. With this latest performance, he has now tallied 16 wickets in just 11 IPL games, maintaining an outstanding average of 18.00.